The First Nine Months of Life with Donna Berry

This week on Wine With Wita, I’m excited to welcome back Donna Berry. Donna was the very first guest on the podcast, and it feels like a beautiful full-circle moment to have her as the final guest of 2024. In this episode, Donna shares her profound insights into the crucial first nine months of life—starting from a mum’s pregnancy—and how these formative months shape who a child becomes. We explore how understanding a baby’s connection to their mum during pregnancy provides a window into their development, emotional health, and behaviour. Donna’s wisdom doesn’t stop there. We also dive into: ✨ Why supporting a parent’s needs is vital to supporting a child’s growth. ✨ The ripple effects of safe, nurturing relationships for families. ✨ The services and resources mums need to foster connection and optimal development for their children. Donna’s work was a huge inspiration for me when I created RS Speech Pathology; I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to share her groundbreaking perspectives with you. You can connect with Donna on LinkedIn or Facebook. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! We will be back with new episodes as of the new year, bringing even more incredible conversations your way. Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy.  You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development